When Is the 2025–26 FA Cup Semifinal Draw? Ball Numbers, TV Channel, Stream

April’s FA Cup semifinals will be staged at Wembley Stadium.

Just four remain at the semifinal stage. | Adam Fradgley-AMA/West Bromwich Albion FC/Getty Images

Wembley Stadium awaits for the semifinalists of the 2025–26 FA Cup, just four teams remaining after this weekend’s quarterfinal bouts.

Some blockbuster names are likely to contest two semifinals at London’s fabled venue later in the month, moving within one stride of the final and a shot at winning the world’s oldest cup competition.

Last season’s champions, Crystal Palace, were dumped out in one of the all-time shocks back in the third round, meaning the trophy will exchange hands come May’s showpiece event. First, however, the title hopefuls must navigate the semis.

Here’s everything you need to know about the FA Cup semifinal draw.

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When Is the FA Cup Semifinal Draw?

The draw for the semifinal will be made at the London Stadium on Sunday, April 5, after the final quarterfinal tie between West Ham United and Leeds United.

It will commence approximately 15 minutes after the match’s conclusion, the game kicking off at 4:30 p.m. BST (11:30 a.m. ET)—but with the potential to go to extra time and penalties.

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How to Watch the FA Cup Semifinal Draw

The semifinal draw will be shown as part of the TNT Sports broadcast of West Ham vs. Leeds, also available on the TNT Sports YouTube channel and HBO Max.

Ally McCoist will make the draw, which will be presented by Becky Ives.

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Ball Numbers for FA Cup Semifinal Draw

1. Southampton or Arsenal
2. Chelsea or Port Vale
3. Manchester City
4. West Ham United or Leeds United

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FA Cup 2025–26 Round Dates

Round	Main Date (Saturday)
First Round Proper	Nov. 1, 2025
Second Round Proper	Dec. 6, 2025
Third Round Proper	Jan. 10, 2026
Fourth Round Proper	Feb. 14, 2026
Fifth Round Proper	March 7, 2026
Quarterfinal	April 4, 2026
Semifinal	April 25, 2026
Final	May 16, 2026

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